Publix Buttercream Cakes Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Publix Super Markets is recalling 7-inch Buttercream 1/2-1/2 cakes sold in Florida due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling 7-inch Buttercream 1/2-1/2 cakes in Florida. The recall was initiated after Maplehurst Deli-Bake South Inc., the cake supplier, notified Publix of a Listeria monocytogenes contamination on November 15, 2012.
The affected products were distributed from November 11, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Consumers should check their pantries for these cakes and dispose of them or return them to the store for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Publix 7 inch Buttercream 1/2-1/2 cake Scale ID Number * 002-94502-00000 *The last five digits of the scale ID number contain the unit price. For example $4.99 would have the last five digits ending 00499.
- Manufacturer
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Bakery / Cakes
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- Recalled products were distributed from November 11
- 2012 through November 15
- 2012.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 44 recalled by Publix Super Markets, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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